Synonyms of shown (someone) the door

shown (someone) the door

phrase

past participle of show (someone) the door

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

They showed him the door once the allegations had been confirmed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• retired
• released
• mustered out
• sacked
• sent packing
• fired
• removed
• turned off
• canned
• cashiered
• terminated
• laid off
• axed
• discharged
• bounced
• drummed (out)
• pink-slipped
• kicked out
• booted (out)
• separated
• chucked (out)
• thrown out
• downsized
• furloughed
• trimmed
• excessed
• unseated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• signed (up or on)
• employed
• engaged
• taken on
• retained
• hired
• kept
• contracted
• recruited
• rehired
• reemployed
• subcontracted